Zestful Aging

By Nicole ChristinaSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health

Zestful Aging episodes

December 22, 2019 Kay VanNorman -- Brilliant Aging; How to Do It
Frailty is not a normal part of aging! Kay VanNorman, President of Brilliant Aging, is an internationally known healthy aging expert. She directed the Kaiser Institute on Aging, serves on international boards, speaks and consults around the world, and has an extensive list of publications, including two books, numerous chapters, scores of journal articles, and a Chinese translation of her latest book. Kay created the Vitality Portfolio® model for lifelong health including resources to make a vitality plan, balance wellness, core, and functional assets, and make regular deposits in our wellness account. Find out more and get some great free downloads at KayVanNorman.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
40 min
December 21, 2019 Sky Bergman -- "Lives Well Lived: My Grandmother Inspired This"
Sky Bergman is the creator of "Lives Well Lived", a film that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Sky interviews forty people who share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories are poignant, humorous and full of life. "Lives Well Lived" has now screened in over 150 cities. Find out more at Lives-Well-Lived.com.
36 min
December 14, 2019 Vicki Tapia -- "Somebody Stole My Iron"
Vicki Tapia enjoyed a 30-year career as a Lactation Consultant before writing about her caregiving journey with both parents. Her book "Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia" was a finalist in the High Plains Book Awards in 2015. Vicki's second book "Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival" was inspired by the real-life saga of her great-grandmother. This book was recently named Solo Medalist for the New Apple Literary Award for Historical Fiction 2018 and was also a Finalist in the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Vicki is a co-founder of AlzAuthors.com, a community of authors sharing personal stories to light the way for others with a vision to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. Find out more about Vicki here: VickiTapia.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
35 min
December 07, 2019 Paige Mills -- Aceing Autism: A Positive Ripple Effect
Paige Mills is the Program Director of Aceing Autism at Drumlins Tennis Club at Syracuse University. It's a national program which helps autistic children learn social and emotional skills through tennis, the curriculum is consistent for all the sites. The USTA promotes Aceing Autism through their own clinics at the US Open. Find out more at: https://aceingautism.org/
28 min
December 01, 2019 Jackie Terribile -- Small Town Stylist
A former New York City fashion expert, Jackie Terribile moved to Upstate New York and created a styling business that includes addressing the needs of older women. She believes that women should experiment with their style and be comfortable in their clothes. She also wants women to accept the body that they have, and appreciate their own individuality. Find out more about Jackie at SmalltownStylist.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
39 min
November 30, 2019 Action Nan -- Crusader for a Plastic-Free World
Pat Smith, AKA Action Nan, is the founder of the anti-plastic campaign "Final Straw Cornwall, UK" and owner of Bosinver Farm Cottages, where she has won many awards for being an industry leader in sustainable tourism. Pat's work in raising awareness about plastic pollution and climate change at the grand old age of 71 has resulted in international press coverage and viral online videos which have reached and inspired millions of people around the world. Find out more at http://finalstrawcornwall.co.uk/. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
44 min
November 23, 2019 Liz Vassey -- The Biggest Race of Our Lives
Liz Vassey is a Two time Emmy nominated actor who joined the cast of "All My Children" at the age of 16, and has since appeared on twelve television shows including "CSI", "ER", and "Two and A Half Men". Her directorial debut, "The Human Race", focuses on how to maintain and even increase our health as we age, specifically through running. An inspirational documentary, she profiles 6 runners as they train for the biggest race of their lives. Watch here: https://amzn.to/2Ed0Ll5. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
34 min
November 16, 2019 Judy Butler -- "It Takes a Couple of Villages to Raise a Senior Adult"
Dr. Judy Butler is a Pastoral Psychotherapist who consults with, counsels and coaches Adult Children of Aging Parents, members of the "Sandwich Generation", Caregivers, and Senior Adults interested in 2nd half and end of life planning. Her passion for working with senior adults and their adult children and caregivers grew out of her own experiences as a caregiver for her parents, congregational pastor for senior adults, and as a hospital chaplain for many years. After personally enduring the trauma, stress, and frustration of dealing with the healthcare/nursing home system she created The Guardians Gift in memory of her father, Harvey Hill who died 12/26/2018. Find out more at https://butlercounselingsolutions.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
30 min
November 09, 2019 Lisa Russell -- Filming the Real People Across the Globe
Lisa Russell is an Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker who produces films and curates creative events that lie at the intersection of arts, social justice and global development. An established global speaker and thought leader, she is a two time TEDx speaker, UN -NGO contracted storyteller and arts curator, Fulbright Specialist, and is a regular presenter at film festivals, storytelling summits, leading universities, international conferences and youth leadership programs. She feels most at home filming people in challenging life situations, and documenting dignity in the most harsh conditions. Find out more about Lisa's work at LisaRussellFilms.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
35 min
November 02, 2019 Bronnie Ware -- How To Live Without Regret
Bronnie Ware is the author of the international bestselling memoir, "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying", based on her experience as a palliative care nurse. The book has been translated into 32 languages and has a movie in the pipeline. Her message about living with courage and connection has resonated with millions of people. She is a true inspiration on how to live a full, rich and meaningful life. Find out more here: BronnieWare.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
37 min

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How can we age with zest, courage and vibrance? How can we tackle the challenges of aging--including ageism-- with awareness and skill? Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist of more than 30 years,…